THE Y MISSION

Cause-driven. Charitable. For all.

The Portage Township YMCA is MORE than a gym…we’re a cause.

No one is turned away.

Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body, and spirit for all. The Y's Annual Campaign is a collection of financial gifts that fulfills the last two words of our mission,for all. 100% of every dollar you give is spent to impact lives in our Portage community. Your money is used to ensure that the Y can serve everyone and fuel programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Our Cause: At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Want to learn how YOU can join our cause? Click here.

Our Values: The Y is guided by five core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. Our values provide a positive foundation for all who enter our doors. Staff and members celebrate these values and celebrated by staff and members and provide a positive foundation for all Y programs and a healthy connection with others. The Portage Township YMCA adopted Faith as a fifth core value in 2010. Faith is "confidence or trust in a person or thing that is not based on proof."

Who we are: The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Portage Township YMCA is proud to be an active part of the Y Movement. We are a chartered Member of YMCA of the USA.

Learn more about the Y Movement by visiting www.YMCA.net or click here.